In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct speech. Choose the option that best expresses the same idea in Indirect or reported speech. They said to me, "Bring these books upstairs."

Introduction / Context:
This English grammar multiple choice question tests the rules of changing an imperative sentence from Direct speech into Indirect or reported speech. Such questions are very common in SSC, banking, and other competitive examinations where candidates must identify the most accurate and natural sounding reported sentence. The given sentence contains a command, so the focus is on choosing the correct reporting verb and on changing words like "these" according to the rules of narration.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The original Direct speech sentence is: They said to me, "Bring these books upstairs."
• The reporting verb is "said to" and the object of reporting is "me".
• The reported part is an imperative command: "Bring these books upstairs."
• Standard rules of sequence of tenses and change of demonstratives (these to those) apply in Indirect speech.
• We assume a general situation of people instructing the speaker to carry books to an upper floor.

Concept / Approach:
When we change an imperative sentence from Direct to Indirect speech, we normally use reporting verbs such as "ordered", "told", "requested", or "advised" depending on the tone of the command. The structure usually becomes: subject + reporting verb + object + "to" + base form of the verb + rest of the sentence. We also change demonstrative pronouns according to the new point of view, so "these books" becomes "those books". The imperative verb "Bring" changes to "to bring" after the reporting verb. The sentence must sound grammatically correct and preserve the original meaning of a firm instruction.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
We can quickly verify the answer by checking all the rules. The structure "They ordered me to bring those books upstairs" correctly shows a command, correctly places "me" after the reporting verb, and uses the infinitive form "to bring". The demonstrative "these" has been changed to "those", which is the standard transformation when the point of reference moves away from the speaker. No unnecessary words such as "that" have been added before the infinitive. Thus, the sentence is natural, grammatical, and faithful to the original meaning.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option B uses "implored", which means "begged". The original sentence does not show any emotional request, only a neutral command, so the meaning is altered. Option C uses "suggested that I should take those books upstairs". Suggestion is weaker than a command and also changes "bring" to "take", which slightly changes the perspective. Option D uses "asked me that I brought those books upstairs", which is grammatically wrong because "asked" should be followed by "to bring" or by a clause without "that" in an imperative structure.

Common Pitfalls:
Students often forget to change "these" to "those" or they write "asked me to bring" and assume that any polite wording is acceptable. Another common mistake is to keep the base form "Bring" without "to", or to insert an unnecessary "that" before the infinitive. Candidates also confuse shades of meaning between "ordered", "requested", "advised", and "suggested". In competitive exams, you must pick the option that is both grammatically perfect and closest in meaning to the original tone.

Final Answer:
The correct reported speech form is They ordered me to bring those books upstairs.